Black throated Diver (Gavia arctica)

Medium sized Diver which has only ever given me one photo opportunity! (Ryder's Mere in Jan 2011). The white patch on the rear flanks is a key distinguishing feature, seen clearly here.

Black throated Diver cu head on Ryders Mere 29 1 11 IMG_5872

Black throated Diver cu head on Ryders Mere 29 1 11 IMG_5872



Black throated Diver cu head on Ryders Mere 29 1 11 IMG_5885

Black throated Diver cu head on Ryders Mere 29 1 11 IMG_5885



Black throated Diver cu side head on Ryders Mere 29 1 11 IMG_5862

Black throated Diver cu side head on Ryders Mere 29 1 11 IMG_5862



Black throated Diver cu side head on chin strap Ryders Mere 29 1 11 IMG_5764

Black throated Diver cu side head on chin strap Ryders Mere 29 1 11 IMG_5764



Black throated Diver cu side head on Ryders Mere 29 1 11 IMG_5897

Black throated Diver cu side head on Ryders Mere 29 1 11 IMG_5897



Black throated Diver cu side head on Ryders Mere 29 1 11 Raw edit IMG_5968

Black throated Diver cu side head on Ryders Mere 29 1 11 Raw edit IMG_5968



Black throated Diver cu side Ryders Mere 29 1 11 IMG_5885

Black throated Diver cu side Ryders Mere 29 1 11 IMG_5885



Black throated Diver Ryders Mere 29 1 11 IMG_5739

Black throated Diver Ryders Mere 29 1 11 IMG_5739



Black throated Diver Ryders Mere 29 1 11 IMG_5761

Black throated Diver Ryders Mere 29 1 11 IMG_5761



Black throated Diver wingflap Ryders Mere 29 1 11 IMG_5637

Black throated Diver wingflap Ryders Mere 29 1 11 IMG_5637



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